I decided to dig out some of my old stash - if you're anything like me I buy it because I need it and then put it in a drawer and go on and buy more stuff because I need it. Anyway, this is my intention for now, to use up some of my stuff.

For this card I used Imagination Crafts stencil paint and one of their embossing masks. I ran it through my TODO first using a rubber mat also from Imagination Crafts (bought from the NEC earlier this month) which give a deeper impression (I was skeptical about buying this when I saw it but it really does work). Then obviously I stencilled with the paint. The sentiment is from a Card-io set.

I am going to enter this into the AAA cards challenge who aptly has a theme of Stencilling this week.

Monday, 21 March 2016

The challenge from the Less is More team is to create a card using your imagination or dreams of the scene outside your window.

Here's my card:

We have a cheeky little robin who spends most of the day flitting in and out of our garden, chasing off any other little birds that dare come onto his patch. And as spring is now officially here I thought I could get away with a bit of blossom on the branch (my Magnolia is just about to burst open - can't wait).I used the following:Branch die - Kimono range from Crafter's CompanionBird - Memory BoxNestabilities Small LabelsStampin Up Word Window PunchPaula Pascual sentiment stampPromarkersI also used a cloud stencil cut out on my Cameo and Adirondack Winter Sky inkpad.Thank you for dropping by.Sue.x

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Hi folks, I thought I would just post a photo of an embossing folder hot foiled using my fabulous TODO. I was really sure I never wanted this machine when I saw it well before it launched on C&C at the NEC. Mel was demonstrating it but wouldn't say who the manufacturer was and I wasn't at all impressed. However, as time has gone on and I've watched it being demonstrated I jumped in and bought it when it was priced at £199 with £100 pounds worth of accessories. A little apprehensive as there were lots of negative comments about it, but wow, I love it. I have no problems with die cutting, embossing, stamping or hot foiling with mine ( I don't know if all are not created equal or if people are just too quick to judge and not give it enough time to play and get used to the way it works - but I use mine every time I craft. I've sold my XCut and my GC and Sapphire are gathering dust). Anyway enough waffle, I think you get the gist - I think this is the best craft item I've ever owned - it's such fun.

The embossing folder is Crafts Too. I used Papermania hot foils and Adorable Scorable. It turned out great.

And this is using the waste:

Pretty good heh!

This technique hasn't been demonstrated on C&C, but it's becoming one of my favourite ways of using my TODO.

Saturday, 5 March 2016

I know in most of the UK people say Mum, but here in the Midlands it's Mom, so I'd like to share with you the card I've made for my Mom to give to her this Mothering Sunday.

It's actually a very simple card. I used Crafter's Companion Edg'ables die on top and bottom of a piece of gold card mat and layered and added some lovely ribbon and a computer generated sentiment which I cut out with Nesties and added a few gems. It's a bit more ornate than I usually make but I think my mom will like it.

Hi

My name's Sue and I have been enjoying crafting since I was a little girl. I've tried all sorts of crafts including knitting, crochet, sewing, and I've dabbled a bit with scrapbooking, but my passion is cardmaking.

I enjoy joining in with as many card challenges as I can and visiting other blogs to get inspiration - and there are a many talented people out there to learn from.

I hope you enjoy my creations enough to come back again or even leave a comment. Thank you for dropping by.